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Protect Your Pets from Zoonotic Diseases
Protect Your Pets from Zoonotic Diseases
  • Safety
June 25, 2025
John Sims

Protect Your Pets from Zoonotic Diseases

Your pets are more than just animals—they’re beloved members of your family. You go the...
Health Risks Caused By Pests in Schools
Health Risks Caused By Pests in Schools
  • Safety
May 28, 2025
John Sims

Health Risks Caused By Pests in Schools

Anytime pests enter a school, it can cause serious health problems for everyone inside. In...
Hantavirus - What Homeowners Need to Know
Hantavirus - What Homeowners Need to Know
  • Safety
May 14, 2025
John Sims

Hantavirus - What Homeowners Need to Know

A rodent infestation isn't just unnerving, it's potentially dangerous to your health. These critters can...
Types of Birds That Spread Bird Flu
Types of Birds That Spread Bird Flu
  • Safety
May 7, 2025
John Sims

Types of Birds That Spread Bird Flu

The avian influenza, or bird flu, has been reported in every state across the United...
Protect Your Pets From Birds of Prey
Protect Your Pets From Birds of Prey
  • Safety
March 5, 2025
John Sims

Protect Your Pets From Birds of Prey

Birds of prey aren't picky about their food sources. If they can see an animal...
4 Hidden Dangers of Contaminated Insulation
4 Hidden Dangers of Contaminated Insulation
  • Safety
February 26, 2025
John Sims

4 Hidden Dangers of Contaminated Insulation

Insulation becomes contaminated when wildlife, such as rats, mice, and squirrels access your home. When...
How Proper Airflow and Critter Control Keep Your Electrical Systems Safe
How Proper Airflow and Critter Control Keep Your Electrical Systems Safe
  • Safety
January 10, 2025
John Sims

How Proper Airflow and Critter Control Keep Your Electrical Systems Safe

Proper air circulation around electrical outlets and systems is crucial to prevent overheating and ensure...
Safety Tips for Handling an Unexpected Critter Encounter
Safety Tips for Handling an Unexpected Critter Encounter
  • Safety
September 4, 2024
John Sims

Safety Tips for Handling an Unexpected Critter Encounter

Discovering a snake, rat, bird, raccoon, or other critter in your home can be quite...
5 Things You Didn't Know About Rabies
5 Things You Didn't Know About Rabies
  • Safety
July 17, 2024
John Sims

5 Things You Didn't Know About Rabies

Rabies is a zoonotic virus, which means it can transfer from animals to humans. While...
Keep These 5 Aggressive Birds Off of Your Property
Keep These 5 Aggressive Birds Off of Your Property
  • Safety
July 3, 2024
John Sims

Keep These 5 Aggressive Birds Off of Your Property

Birds are big pests that can disrupt both residential and commercial properties. They can build...
4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Possums
4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Possums
  • Safety
June 19, 2024
John Sims

4 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Possums

When you have possums in your home, your first thought might be of all the...
4 Dangerous Diseases That Can Be Spread by Snakes
4 Dangerous Diseases That Can Be Spread by Snakes
  • Safety
June 5, 2024
John Sims

4 Dangerous Diseases That Can Be Spread by Snakes

Snakes may be intriguing to watch, but the problems they have the potential to cause...
Bird Mites: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
Bird Mites: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
  • Safety
December 20, 2023
John Sims

Bird Mites: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

Wild birds nesting or living on or near your property are not only a nuisance,...
Navigating Complex Regulatory Standards: How Critter Guard Aligns with Industry Compliance
Navigating Complex Regulatory Standards: How Critter Guard Aligns with Industry Compliance
  • Safety
December 13, 2023
John Sims

Navigating Complex Regulatory Standards: How Critter Guard Aligns with Industry Compliance

Regulatory standards are especially important to abide by in the utility sector. The regulations work...
Downed Power Line Driving Safety: What to Do When Danger Strikes
Downed Power Line Driving Safety: What to Do When Danger Strikes
  • Safety
October 11, 2023
John Sims

Downed Power Line Driving Safety: What to Do When Danger Strikes

Driving on the open road can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but unexpected hazards...